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Tinley Park.
About
Life in Tinley Park
Tinley Park offers a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban experience for families and established professionals willing to accept a decent commute to Chicago. Home prices average around $300,000 to $315,000, which is reasonable for the Chicagoland area, and median household income sits at $105,189—suggesting a community with financial stability but not extreme wealth. Schools are a strength here, with four public districts plus parochial options, and the median age of 42 indicates an established, family-oriented population.
Tinley Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Tinley Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tinley Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (17.5%), and 5.2% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
21.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Tinley Park
In Tinley Park, rent runs 17% above the IL average, and home values are 14% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,455
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $335,016 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Tinley Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tinley Park is 0.4 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Tinley Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute33.7 min avg
How Tinley Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tinley Park, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tinley Park runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
93.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,107.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tinley Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Tinley Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Tinley Park is about 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Tinley Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Tinley Park is about 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tinley Park has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.65" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.02" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.91" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tinley Park
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tinley Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Olympia Fields
Palos Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Palos Heights
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Harvey
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tinley Park
Tinley Park's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Tinley Park
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,384 students · in-state tuition $13,358 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,395 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tinley Park
Tinley Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
37 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tinley Park
Tinley Park Public Library
7851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park
Cities Near Tinley Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Tinley Park FAQ
Is Tinley Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Tinley Park's median rent is $1,495/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $105,189/year. Median home value is $299,900.
Is Tinley Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Tinley Park's violent crime rate was 93 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1108 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tinley Park, Illinois?⌄
Tinley Park has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tinley Park, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Tinley Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,495/month and median household income is $105,189/year. The median home value is $299,900. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tinley Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Tinley Park is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from